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SBC Clutch Kit for 1976-1979 Buick Opel 1.8L Gas – Fits Other Vehicles
Sku: SD1-2033R-12
MPN: K04058-HD
Elevate your driving experience with the South Bend Clutch Kit, tailored for 1976-1979 Buick Opel 1.8L Gas and compatible with various vehicles. Designed for unparalleled performance and reliability, our clutch kits come in Organic, Ceramic, and Kevlar friction materials to suit your driving style. Choose from Stage 1 for improved drivability with minor modifications or Stage 2 for aggressive driving and occasional track use. Features include a Full Face Disc Style for smooth engagement, Sprung Hub Style to minimize drivetrain shock, and essential installation components for a seamless fit. Trust South Bend Clutch for a blend of durability, performance, and superior drivability.
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At South Bend Clutch, we understand the significance of having a clutch system that not only performs well under normal driving conditions but also can withstand the rigors of more demanding situations. Whether you are navigating the daily commute or pushing your vehicle to its limits on the track, our clutch kits are designed to deliver consistent performance, enhanced durability, and superior drivability.
The SBC Clutch Kit for 1976-1979 Buick Opel 1.8L Gas – Fits Other Vehicles is a testament to our commitment to quality and innovation. This kit has been meticulously designed and tested to ensure it meets the strict standards that South Bend Clutch is known for. The kit's compatibility with a range of vehicles including the 1981 Chevrolet Chevette 1.8L, 1975 Chevrolet LUV 1.8L, 1981 Isuzu I-Mark 1.8L, and more, demonstrates our dedication to providing versatile solutions for a wide array of automotive needs.
Our clutch kits are available in various configurations to suit your specific driving requirements and preferences. The options include Organic, Ceramic, and Kevlar friction materials, each offering distinct advantages. The Organic material is ideal for maintaining a comfortable, stock-like driving experience with improved durability. The Ceramic option is designed for those seeking higher torque capacity and heat resistance, perfect for aggressive driving and moderate racing applications. Lastly, the Kevlar material provides an excellent balance between longevity and performance, with enhanced wear resistance for high-performance street driving.
Each variant of the SBC Clutch Kit is also available in Stage 1 and Stage 2 configurations. Stage 1 is tailored for vehicles with minor modifications, focusing on drivability and slight increases in power. Stage 2 is suited for more heavily modified cars, offering higher torque capacity and more aggressive engagement, ideal for spirited driving and occasional track use.
Key features of the South Bend Clutch Kit include:
- A choice of friction materials to match your driving style and performance needs.
- Stage 1 and Stage 2 configurations to accommodate various levels of vehicle modification.
- Full Face Disc Style for smooth engagement and improved drivability.
- Sprung Hub Style to reduce drivetrain shock and wear on related components.
- Includes essential installation components such as throw-out bearing, alignment tool, and pilot bushing made of durable steel.
- Diaphragm pressure plate style, with Stage 1 variants featuring a modified pressure plate for increased clamp load without sacrificing pedal effort.
At South Bend Clutch, we are not just about providing high-quality clutch systems. We are also committed to supporting our customers throughout their journey. Our network of knowledgeable South Bend Clutch dealers is always ready to assist with selecting the right clutch kit for your vehicle and driving needs. Additionally, our comprehensive installation guides and customer support ensure that you have all the necessary information and assistance to install your new clutch system successfully.
Choosing a South Bend Clutch system means investing in a product that is engineered for performance, durability, and reliability. Whether you are looking to upgrade your daily driver or prepare your vehicle for the track, the SBC Clutch Kit for 1976-1979 Buick Opel 1.8L Gas – Fits Other Vehicles offers the perfect blend of performance and drivability. Trust South Bend Clutch for your next clutch system and experience the difference that quality and expertise can make in your driving experience.
Organic Friction Material
Organic clutch material is a top choice for drivers seeking smooth, reliable performance for everyday use. Made from a blend of woven organic fibers and resin compounds, it offers excellent friction stability, making it ideal for street driving where comfort and longevity are priorities. Its consistent engagement and reduced noise make it particularly suited for daily drivers, light towing, and moderate performance applications where clutch feel matters.
Designed to handle moderate torque loads, organic clutch discs excel in standard driving conditions but may wear faster under extreme stress compared to performance-based materials. However, they remain a cost-effective and dependable option for drivers who prioritize comfort and balanced performance over extreme power handling.
Organic clutch material is a top choice for drivers seeking smooth, reliable performance for everyday use. Made from a blend of woven organic fibers and resin compounds, it offers excellent friction stability, making it ideal for street driving where comfort and longevity are priorities. Its consistent engagement and reduced noise make it particularly suited for daily drivers, light towing, and moderate performance applications where clutch feel matters.
Designed to handle moderate torque loads, organic clutch discs excel in standard driving conditions but may wear faster under extreme stress compared to performance-based materials. However, they remain a cost-effective and dependable option for drivers who prioritize comfort and balanced performance over extreme power handling.
Sprung Hub Style
The sprung hub clutch is a versatile design focused on balancing performance with drivability. It features a series of dampening springs integrated into the hub, which help absorb vibrations and reduce shock during clutch engagement. This design is ideal for daily drivers, street performance vehicles, and light towing, where smooth gear changes and reduced drivetrain stress are essential.
By minimizing shock transfer, the sprung hub clutch prolongs the life of other drivetrain components, making it a reliable option for vehicles needing both comfort and moderate power handling. While slightly less direct in power transfer than a solid hub, it offers a superior driving experience for most street and light performance applications.
The sprung hub clutch is a versatile design focused on balancing performance with drivability. It features a series of dampening springs integrated into the hub, which help absorb vibrations and reduce shock during clutch engagement. This design is ideal for daily drivers, street performance vehicles, and light towing, where smooth gear changes and reduced drivetrain stress are essential.
By minimizing shock transfer, the sprung hub clutch prolongs the life of other drivetrain components, making it a reliable option for vehicles needing both comfort and moderate power handling. While slightly less direct in power transfer than a solid hub, it offers a superior driving experience for most street and light performance applications.
Full Face Disc Style
The full face clutch disc is designed for smooth engagement, even wear, and maximum surface contact with the pressure plate and flywheel. Covering the entire friction surface, this design provides excellent power transfer, making it ideal for daily drivers, light towing, and vehicles where comfort and longevity are top priorities. The increased surface area allows for better heat distribution, reducing the risk of premature wear.
Full face discs excel in standard and moderate performance applications, offering a balanced blend of drivability and durability. However, they may lack the aggressive grip required for extreme power handling compared to paddle-style discs, making them better suited for stock to lightly modified vehicles.
The full face clutch disc is designed for smooth engagement, even wear, and maximum surface contact with the pressure plate and flywheel. Covering the entire friction surface, this design provides excellent power transfer, making it ideal for daily drivers, light towing, and vehicles where comfort and longevity are top priorities. The increased surface area allows for better heat distribution, reducing the risk of premature wear.
Full face discs excel in standard and moderate performance applications, offering a balanced blend of drivability and durability. However, they may lack the aggressive grip required for extreme power handling compared to paddle-style discs, making them better suited for stock to lightly modified vehicles.
Single Disc
A single disc clutch is the most common and straightforward clutch design, featuring one friction disc to transfer power from the engine to the transmission. Known for its simplicity and reliability, it is ideal for standard vehicles, daily drivers, and light performance applications. Single disc clutches provide smooth engagement, making them perfect for casual driving and moderate power outputs.
While single disc clutches offer excellent drivability and cost-effectiveness, they have limited torque capacity compared to multi-disc setups. This design is best suited for vehicles with moderate horsepower levels where comfort, longevity, and ease of use are the primary concerns.
A single disc clutch is the most common and straightforward clutch design, featuring one friction disc to transfer power from the engine to the transmission. Known for its simplicity and reliability, it is ideal for standard vehicles, daily drivers, and light performance applications. Single disc clutches provide smooth engagement, making them perfect for casual driving and moderate power outputs.
While single disc clutches offer excellent drivability and cost-effectiveness, they have limited torque capacity compared to multi-disc setups. This design is best suited for vehicles with moderate horsepower levels where comfort, longevity, and ease of use are the primary concerns.
Modified Pressure Plate
A modified pressure plate is engineered to deliver increased clamping force, enhancing torque capacity and overall clutch performance. This upgraded design often features reinforced components, heavier diaphragm springs, or altered fulcrum points to provide superior grip on the clutch disc. Ideal for high-performance vehicles, heavy towing, and racing applications, a modified pressure plate ensures reliable power transfer under extreme loads.
While modified pressure plates offer enhanced power handling, they often result in a stiffer clutch pedal feel due to the increased spring pressure. This trade-off is generally acceptable for performance-focused applications where power capacity is prioritized over everyday comfort.
A modified pressure plate is engineered to deliver increased clamping force, enhancing torque capacity and overall clutch performance. This upgraded design often features reinforced components, heavier diaphragm springs, or altered fulcrum points to provide superior grip on the clutch disc. Ideal for high-performance vehicles, heavy towing, and racing applications, a modified pressure plate ensures reliable power transfer under extreme loads.
While modified pressure plates offer enhanced power handling, they often result in a stiffer clutch pedal feel due to the increased spring pressure. This trade-off is generally acceptable for performance-focused applications where power capacity is prioritized over everyday comfort.
Stage 1 Clutch
A Stage 1 clutch is designed for drivers seeking a slight performance upgrade over a stock clutch while maintaining smooth engagement and drivability. Ideal for daily drivers and mild performance enhancements, it offers increased clamping force and better heat resistance compared to factory clutches. This makes it suitable for vehicles with minor bolt-on modifications, such as intake or exhaust upgrades.
While Stage 1 clutches provide improved durability and power handling, they maintain a comfortable pedal feel and minimal noise, making them a perfect choice for street driving with light towing or occasional spirited driving. They balance performance with everyday usability.
A Stage 1 clutch is designed for drivers seeking a slight performance upgrade over a stock clutch while maintaining smooth engagement and drivability. Ideal for daily drivers and mild performance enhancements, it offers increased clamping force and better heat resistance compared to factory clutches. This makes it suitable for vehicles with minor bolt-on modifications, such as intake or exhaust upgrades.
While Stage 1 clutches provide improved durability and power handling, they maintain a comfortable pedal feel and minimal noise, making them a perfect choice for street driving with light towing or occasional spirited driving. They balance performance with everyday usability.
Warranty Coverage
South Bend Clutch, Inc. warrants that our clutches are free from defects in workmanship and material under normal use and service. Our warranty provides coverage for 12 months or 12,000 miles (whichever comes first) from the date of installation.
The obligation of South Bend Clutch, Inc. under this warranty is limited to repair, replacement, or credit at our discretion for any product found to be defective. We will not be liable for losses, damages, or injury to persons or property resulting from misuse or improper installation of any part subject to this warranty.
*** WE DO NOT COVER LABOR, NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE ***
Warranty Registration
To activate your warranty coverage, you must register your clutch through our online Warranty Hub within 30 days of purchase.
What You'll Need to Register:
- Proof of purchase (receipt or invoice showing purchase date and price paid)
- Vehicle information (year, make, model, VIN)
- Current odometer reading at time of installation
- Installer information (shop name, address, phone number)
- Part number of your South Bend Clutch product
Click here to Register Your Warranty
After registration, you'll receive a confirmation email with your warranty certificate number. You can check your warranty status anytime at warranty.southbendclutch.com/lookup.
Filing a Warranty Claim
If you experience an issue with your clutch during the warranty period, you can submit a claim through our Warranty Hub.
Claim Submission Requirements:
- Your warranty certificate number or the email used during registration
- Current odometer reading
- Description of the issue you're experiencing
- Photos of the affected parts (pressure plate, disc, flywheel)
- Photos showing the condition of related components
Our warranty team will review your claim and may request additional information or photos. South Bend Clutch, Inc. reserves the right to examine all parts returned for warranty claims to determine whether the failure was due to a defect in material or workmanship.
Warranty Conditions
The Limited Warranty will NOT be valid under the following conditions:
- The product is NOT registered within thirty (30) days of purchase
- The product was purchased below our MAP price (see Pricing Policy below)
- The clutch was not installed by a certified or professional mechanic
- The flywheel was not replaced with new or properly resurfaced to specification
- The clutch has been altered, improperly installed, or damaged by accident, negligence, or misuse
- The transmission has failed or shows excessive wear
- The product is used for high performance and/or racing purposes for which it was not originally engineered
WARRANTY IS NON-TRANSFERABLE – Coverage applies only to the original purchaser and vehicle.
Pricing Policy
We encourage you to shop around when buying our parts, but we do not allow discounts or price matching below our MAP prices (3% below our published retail price).
Important: Purchases made below MAP price are not eligible for warranty coverage. Your proof of purchase must show a qualifying purchase price.
Return Policy
No returned product for warranty, repair, or replacement will be accepted without a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number.
To Obtain an RMA:
- If you purchased from an authorized dealer, contact them first to initiate the return process
- If you purchased directly from South Bend Clutch, call our warranty department at 1-800-988-4345
Once your claim is approved, you will receive an RMA number with shipping instructions for returning the defective parts.
Questions?
For warranty inquiries, contact our warranty department at warranty@southbendclutch.com or call 1-800-988-4345.
| Vehicle | Fuel Type | Manual Prevalence | Drivetrain | Transmission Type Used | OEM Flywheel Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 Buick Opel 1.8L | Gas |  | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1981 Chevrolet Chevette 1.8L | Diesel |  | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1975 Chevrolet LUV 1.8L | Gas | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1972 Chevrolet Luv Pickup 1.8L | Gas | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1981 Isuzu I-Mark 1.8L | Diesel | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1981 Isuzu I-Mark 1.8L | Gas | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1981 Isuzu Pickup 1.8L | Gas | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1986 Pontiac Acadian 1.8L | Diesel | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1986 Pontiac Acadian 1.6L | Gas | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
South Bend Clutch is renowned for its high-quality, high-performance clutch systems designed to enhance your vehicle's drivability and durability. Our latest offering, the SBC Clutch Kit for 1976-1979 Buick Opel 1.8L Gas – Fits Other Vehicles, is specifically engineered to meet the demands of your domestic passenger car, providing an unmatched level of performance and reliability.
At South Bend Clutch, we understand the significance of having a clutch system that not only performs well under normal driving conditions but also can withstand the rigors of more demanding situations. Whether you are navigating the daily commute or pushing your vehicle to its limits on the track, our clutch kits are designed to deliver consistent performance, enhanced durability, and superior drivability.
The SBC Clutch Kit for 1976-1979 Buick Opel 1.8L Gas – Fits Other Vehicles is a testament to our commitment to quality and innovation. This kit has been meticulously designed and tested to ensure it meets the strict standards that South Bend Clutch is known for. The kit's compatibility with a range of vehicles including the 1981 Chevrolet Chevette 1.8L, 1975 Chevrolet LUV 1.8L, 1981 Isuzu I-Mark 1.8L, and more, demonstrates our dedication to providing versatile solutions for a wide array of automotive needs.
Our clutch kits are available in various configurations to suit your specific driving requirements and preferences. The options include Organic, Ceramic, and Kevlar friction materials, each offering distinct advantages. The Organic material is ideal for maintaining a comfortable, stock-like driving experience with improved durability. The Ceramic option is designed for those seeking higher torque capacity and heat resistance, perfect for aggressive driving and moderate racing applications. Lastly, the Kevlar material provides an excellent balance between longevity and performance, with enhanced wear resistance for high-performance street driving.
Each variant of the SBC Clutch Kit is also available in Stage 1 and Stage 2 configurations. Stage 1 is tailored for vehicles with minor modifications, focusing on drivability and slight increases in power. Stage 2 is suited for more heavily modified cars, offering higher torque capacity and more aggressive engagement, ideal for spirited driving and occasional track use.
Key features of the South Bend Clutch Kit include:
- A choice of friction materials to match your driving style and performance needs.
- Stage 1 and Stage 2 configurations to accommodate various levels of vehicle modification.
- Full Face Disc Style for smooth engagement and improved drivability.
- Sprung Hub Style to reduce drivetrain shock and wear on related components.
- Includes essential installation components such as throw-out bearing, alignment tool, and pilot bushing made of durable steel.
- Diaphragm pressure plate style, with Stage 1 variants featuring a modified pressure plate for increased clamp load without sacrificing pedal effort.
At South Bend Clutch, we are not just about providing high-quality clutch systems. We are also committed to supporting our customers throughout their journey. Our network of knowledgeable South Bend Clutch dealers is always ready to assist with selecting the right clutch kit for your vehicle and driving needs. Additionally, our comprehensive installation guides and customer support ensure that you have all the necessary information and assistance to install your new clutch system successfully.
Choosing a South Bend Clutch system means investing in a product that is engineered for performance, durability, and reliability. Whether you are looking to upgrade your daily driver or prepare your vehicle for the track, the SBC Clutch Kit for 1976-1979 Buick Opel 1.8L Gas – Fits Other Vehicles offers the perfect blend of performance and drivability. Trust South Bend Clutch for your next clutch system and experience the difference that quality and expertise can make in your driving experience.
Organic Friction Material
Organic clutch material is a top choice for drivers seeking smooth, reliable performance for everyday use. Made from a blend of woven organic fibers and resin compounds, it offers excellent friction stability, making it ideal for street driving where comfort and longevity are priorities. Its consistent engagement and reduced noise make it particularly suited for daily drivers, light towing, and moderate performance applications where clutch feel matters.
Designed to handle moderate torque loads, organic clutch discs excel in standard driving conditions but may wear faster under extreme stress compared to performance-based materials. However, they remain a cost-effective and dependable option for drivers who prioritize comfort and balanced performance over extreme power handling.
Organic clutch material is a top choice for drivers seeking smooth, reliable performance for everyday use. Made from a blend of woven organic fibers and resin compounds, it offers excellent friction stability, making it ideal for street driving where comfort and longevity are priorities. Its consistent engagement and reduced noise make it particularly suited for daily drivers, light towing, and moderate performance applications where clutch feel matters.
Designed to handle moderate torque loads, organic clutch discs excel in standard driving conditions but may wear faster under extreme stress compared to performance-based materials. However, they remain a cost-effective and dependable option for drivers who prioritize comfort and balanced performance over extreme power handling.
Sprung Hub Style
The sprung hub clutch is a versatile design focused on balancing performance with drivability. It features a series of dampening springs integrated into the hub, which help absorb vibrations and reduce shock during clutch engagement. This design is ideal for daily drivers, street performance vehicles, and light towing, where smooth gear changes and reduced drivetrain stress are essential.
By minimizing shock transfer, the sprung hub clutch prolongs the life of other drivetrain components, making it a reliable option for vehicles needing both comfort and moderate power handling. While slightly less direct in power transfer than a solid hub, it offers a superior driving experience for most street and light performance applications.
The sprung hub clutch is a versatile design focused on balancing performance with drivability. It features a series of dampening springs integrated into the hub, which help absorb vibrations and reduce shock during clutch engagement. This design is ideal for daily drivers, street performance vehicles, and light towing, where smooth gear changes and reduced drivetrain stress are essential.
By minimizing shock transfer, the sprung hub clutch prolongs the life of other drivetrain components, making it a reliable option for vehicles needing both comfort and moderate power handling. While slightly less direct in power transfer than a solid hub, it offers a superior driving experience for most street and light performance applications.
Full Face Disc Style
The full face clutch disc is designed for smooth engagement, even wear, and maximum surface contact with the pressure plate and flywheel. Covering the entire friction surface, this design provides excellent power transfer, making it ideal for daily drivers, light towing, and vehicles where comfort and longevity are top priorities. The increased surface area allows for better heat distribution, reducing the risk of premature wear.
Full face discs excel in standard and moderate performance applications, offering a balanced blend of drivability and durability. However, they may lack the aggressive grip required for extreme power handling compared to paddle-style discs, making them better suited for stock to lightly modified vehicles.
The full face clutch disc is designed for smooth engagement, even wear, and maximum surface contact with the pressure plate and flywheel. Covering the entire friction surface, this design provides excellent power transfer, making it ideal for daily drivers, light towing, and vehicles where comfort and longevity are top priorities. The increased surface area allows for better heat distribution, reducing the risk of premature wear.
Full face discs excel in standard and moderate performance applications, offering a balanced blend of drivability and durability. However, they may lack the aggressive grip required for extreme power handling compared to paddle-style discs, making them better suited for stock to lightly modified vehicles.
Single Disc
A single disc clutch is the most common and straightforward clutch design, featuring one friction disc to transfer power from the engine to the transmission. Known for its simplicity and reliability, it is ideal for standard vehicles, daily drivers, and light performance applications. Single disc clutches provide smooth engagement, making them perfect for casual driving and moderate power outputs.
While single disc clutches offer excellent drivability and cost-effectiveness, they have limited torque capacity compared to multi-disc setups. This design is best suited for vehicles with moderate horsepower levels where comfort, longevity, and ease of use are the primary concerns.
A single disc clutch is the most common and straightforward clutch design, featuring one friction disc to transfer power from the engine to the transmission. Known for its simplicity and reliability, it is ideal for standard vehicles, daily drivers, and light performance applications. Single disc clutches provide smooth engagement, making them perfect for casual driving and moderate power outputs.
While single disc clutches offer excellent drivability and cost-effectiveness, they have limited torque capacity compared to multi-disc setups. This design is best suited for vehicles with moderate horsepower levels where comfort, longevity, and ease of use are the primary concerns.
Modified Pressure Plate
A modified pressure plate is engineered to deliver increased clamping force, enhancing torque capacity and overall clutch performance. This upgraded design often features reinforced components, heavier diaphragm springs, or altered fulcrum points to provide superior grip on the clutch disc. Ideal for high-performance vehicles, heavy towing, and racing applications, a modified pressure plate ensures reliable power transfer under extreme loads.
While modified pressure plates offer enhanced power handling, they often result in a stiffer clutch pedal feel due to the increased spring pressure. This trade-off is generally acceptable for performance-focused applications where power capacity is prioritized over everyday comfort.
A modified pressure plate is engineered to deliver increased clamping force, enhancing torque capacity and overall clutch performance. This upgraded design often features reinforced components, heavier diaphragm springs, or altered fulcrum points to provide superior grip on the clutch disc. Ideal for high-performance vehicles, heavy towing, and racing applications, a modified pressure plate ensures reliable power transfer under extreme loads.
While modified pressure plates offer enhanced power handling, they often result in a stiffer clutch pedal feel due to the increased spring pressure. This trade-off is generally acceptable for performance-focused applications where power capacity is prioritized over everyday comfort.
Stage 1 Clutch
A Stage 1 clutch is designed for drivers seeking a slight performance upgrade over a stock clutch while maintaining smooth engagement and drivability. Ideal for daily drivers and mild performance enhancements, it offers increased clamping force and better heat resistance compared to factory clutches. This makes it suitable for vehicles with minor bolt-on modifications, such as intake or exhaust upgrades.
While Stage 1 clutches provide improved durability and power handling, they maintain a comfortable pedal feel and minimal noise, making them a perfect choice for street driving with light towing or occasional spirited driving. They balance performance with everyday usability.
A Stage 1 clutch is designed for drivers seeking a slight performance upgrade over a stock clutch while maintaining smooth engagement and drivability. Ideal for daily drivers and mild performance enhancements, it offers increased clamping force and better heat resistance compared to factory clutches. This makes it suitable for vehicles with minor bolt-on modifications, such as intake or exhaust upgrades.
While Stage 1 clutches provide improved durability and power handling, they maintain a comfortable pedal feel and minimal noise, making them a perfect choice for street driving with light towing or occasional spirited driving. They balance performance with everyday usability.
Warranty Coverage
South Bend Clutch, Inc. warrants that our clutches are free from defects in workmanship and material under normal use and service. Our warranty provides coverage for 12 months or 12,000 miles (whichever comes first) from the date of installation.
The obligation of South Bend Clutch, Inc. under this warranty is limited to repair, replacement, or credit at our discretion for any product found to be defective. We will not be liable for losses, damages, or injury to persons or property resulting from misuse or improper installation of any part subject to this warranty.
*** WE DO NOT COVER LABOR, NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE ***
Warranty Registration
To activate your warranty coverage, you must register your clutch through our online Warranty Hub within 30 days of purchase.
What You'll Need to Register:
- Proof of purchase (receipt or invoice showing purchase date and price paid)
- Vehicle information (year, make, model, VIN)
- Current odometer reading at time of installation
- Installer information (shop name, address, phone number)
- Part number of your South Bend Clutch product
Click here to Register Your Warranty
After registration, you'll receive a confirmation email with your warranty certificate number. You can check your warranty status anytime at warranty.southbendclutch.com/lookup.
Filing a Warranty Claim
If you experience an issue with your clutch during the warranty period, you can submit a claim through our Warranty Hub.
Claim Submission Requirements:
- Your warranty certificate number or the email used during registration
- Current odometer reading
- Description of the issue you're experiencing
- Photos of the affected parts (pressure plate, disc, flywheel)
- Photos showing the condition of related components
Our warranty team will review your claim and may request additional information or photos. South Bend Clutch, Inc. reserves the right to examine all parts returned for warranty claims to determine whether the failure was due to a defect in material or workmanship.
Warranty Conditions
The Limited Warranty will NOT be valid under the following conditions:
- The product is NOT registered within thirty (30) days of purchase
- The product was purchased below our MAP price (see Pricing Policy below)
- The clutch was not installed by a certified or professional mechanic
- The flywheel was not replaced with new or properly resurfaced to specification
- The clutch has been altered, improperly installed, or damaged by accident, negligence, or misuse
- The transmission has failed or shows excessive wear
- The product is used for high performance and/or racing purposes for which it was not originally engineered
WARRANTY IS NON-TRANSFERABLE – Coverage applies only to the original purchaser and vehicle.
Pricing Policy
We encourage you to shop around when buying our parts, but we do not allow discounts or price matching below our MAP prices (3% below our published retail price).
Important: Purchases made below MAP price are not eligible for warranty coverage. Your proof of purchase must show a qualifying purchase price.
Return Policy
No returned product for warranty, repair, or replacement will be accepted without a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number.
To Obtain an RMA:
- If you purchased from an authorized dealer, contact them first to initiate the return process
- If you purchased directly from South Bend Clutch, call our warranty department at 1-800-988-4345
Once your claim is approved, you will receive an RMA number with shipping instructions for returning the defective parts.
Questions?
For warranty inquiries, contact our warranty department at warranty@southbendclutch.com or call 1-800-988-4345.
| Vehicle | Fuel Type | Manual Prevalence | Drivetrain | Transmission Type Used | OEM Flywheel Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 Buick Opel 1.8L | Gas | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1981 Chevrolet Chevette 1.8L | Diesel | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1975 Chevrolet LUV 1.8L | Gas | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1972 Chevrolet Luv Pickup 1.8L | Gas | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1981 Isuzu I-Mark 1.8L | Diesel | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1981 Isuzu I-Mark 1.8L | Gas | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1981 Isuzu Pickup 1.8L | Gas | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1986 Pontiac Acadian 1.8L | Diesel | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1986 Pontiac Acadian 1.6L | Gas | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
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When we have received your order, you will automatically receive an e-mail confirming your order. Orders made before 2 PM (CET) will be picked, packed and shipped the same day. Delivery time is usually 2-4 working days with DHL Express.
Can I change or return my item?
If you want to change a product into another model, strap color etc., please contact us so we are able to reserve the new item in our stock immediately. You are always entitled to an exchange or refund within 30 days after you have received your package, as long as the item has not been used.
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